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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.02, 25,769.19 and 6,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.02, 25,769.19 and 6,082.10 is: 9,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.02 : 25,769.19 = 6,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.02/25,769.19 = 6,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.02x = 25,769.19 × 6,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.02x = 156,730,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,730,790.50/17,178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.91

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